CMDA Northeast Winter Conference 2012

The Christian Life: Called to Pursue Soul-Satisfying Joy
A medical couple reflects on their missionary experience in Ethiopia


Isaiah 25:9   
In that day they will say, "Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us.
This is the LORD, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation."

 

January 13-15, 2012
(Friday – Sunday)

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Weekend

Sandy Cove Conference Center 
North East, Maryland

Come to the Chesapeake Bay to be refreshed by God’s creation, His word and His people. A few days away from the busyness of practice or training may be just what you need to get a renewed sense of who you are in Jesus and why you are in medicine or dentistry! Come spend time with your family and colleagues in Christ from across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. There will be opportunities to encourage and be encouraged through small group time, conversing over meals, and quiet moments with God.

Speakers: Drs. Paul and Susan Lim
In 2008, Paul and Susan along with their two children, Justin and Karis, moved to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to help CURE International start and run a new Christian mission hospital specializing in pediatric disabilities.  Paul, a plastic/reconstructive surgeon, was the Medical Director, and Susan was the Consultant Pediatrician for the hospital, two of only three first world trained pediatricians in the entire country of 85 million people. They had a passion for reaching unreached people groups with the Gospel and integrated their medical work with this passion.  After two and a half years, just as they began to see the first fruits, they unexpectedly needed to relocate back to the US, ending up in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, where they were graciously welcomed back by their sending church, Bethlehem Baptist Church of Minneapolis.  Paul is currently working as a pediatric plastic surgeon with Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare in St. Paul, Minnesota.  He is also an Assistant Professor of the University of Minnesota, being part of the teaching faculty for the plastic surgery residency.  Susan is not currently working as a pediatrician but is busy taking care of her family and home in their sudden and tumultuous transition that is still not even a year old.(full bio)

Lodging Information and Fees:
Lodging includes a 2 nights’ stay in resort quality rooms and four delicious meals! All conference attendees must submit a lodging reservation request in addition to a conference registration. Those staying off-site must complete the form as well. Please see below for registration options.

Adult Lodging Options:
Single Occupancy - $389.00 per adult 
Double Occupancy - $259.00 per adult
Triple Occupancy - $186.00 per adult
Quad + Occupancy - $149.00 per adult
Students - $99 per person for student and spouse - $198 total for student couple

(Note: If you plan to attend as a single but would like the quad occupancy rate, mark quad on your reservation form and we will attempt to room you with 3 others. Two married couples may room together to take advantage of quad occupancy.)

Child Lodging Options (in addition to adult reservation):
Infant (0-3 years of age): no cost
Child (4-11 years of age): $48.00
Youth (12-17 years of age): $82.00

Day Attender (those staying off-site): $99.00

Conference Registration Fees:
Healthcare professionals in practice -  $100.00
Spouse - $50.00

Missionary or Retired professionals - $75.00
Spouse - $50.00

Residents - $25.00
Spouse – $25.00


Students and/or Spouses - No cost for registration
(Reminder, students/spouses must still submit lodging reservation)

Partial attender (attending one day only) - $25.00

Late conference registration (after 12/31/11) - $25.00

Children's Program (infants through 10-years old) - $10.00 per child

Cancellation Fee Schedule:
Full refund given prior to December 15, 2011
25% refund available from December 15 to January 1, 2012
No refunds after January 1, 2012

Note* Registration Deadline: December 31, 2011 EST (late fee of $25.00 added after this date) This deadline includes registration AND payment.

This conference is designed for health care professional with all levels in mind.  Therefore, we must heavily subsidize student attenders.  Please pray about giving an addition donation of $50.00 or more to help.  Click here to donate now. 

Registration Process:
Note: All NE Winter Conference attenders must register for the Conference and Lodging Reservations separately.
Attention Students! Your conference registration fee is free but you must submit your lodging reservations below. 

Registration Options:
1. If you have a log-on name and password, please use the online registration process by clicking here.

2. If you do not have a log-on name and password or are having trouble with your log-on, please download this registration form and mail, fax, or scan/email to:
Jessica Lubbers
CMDA
PO Box 7500
Bristol, TN
Fax - 423.844.1017
northeast@cmda.org

3. Or, call Jessica Lubbers at 423-844-1062

(If paying by check, please make payable to CMDA, with "NE WC 2012" in the memo.)

Conference Center Information:
The beautiful Sandy Cove Conference Center is well equipped with a bookstore, prayer room, exercise room, indoor pool, delicious meals, and outdoor trails and fields. It is located 60 miles south of Philadelphia. Take I-95 to Exit 100-A (Southbound) or Exit 100 (Northbound) in Maryland, just South of the MD/DE state line. Take Rt. 272 South for 7 miles through North East, Maryland. Sandy Cove will be on the right. Registration will be in the Chesapeake Lodge lobby at 5:30 pm. Better to leave early to avoid long delays in traffic. Friday dinner is on your own and there are several restaurants between the interstate and North East, Maryland. Sandy Cove's phone number is 1-800-234-2683 and their website is http://www.sandycove.org/index.php. Note: Sandy Cove is a non-smoking, non-alcohol facility. To view a special video invitation, click here.

What to Bring:
Layers of warm clothing, toiletries, money for your journey, Bible, journal, etc. camera if desired
Options for free time: modest one-piece swimsuit for the indoor pool or hot tub, recreational attire/equipment

Proposed Schedule:

Friday, January 13
Please take time to eat dinner on your way to WC2011!
6:00 pm      Registration/Check-in (6-9p Auditorium)
8:30 pm      "Get to know you" activity
9:00 pm      Session 1 (Auditorium)
10:00 pm    Small Groups
 
Saturday, January 14
7:15 am      Morning Prayer
7:30 am      Time Alone with God
8:00 am      Breakfast (dining hall)
9:00 am      Exhibits open
9:30 am      Session 2 (Auditorium)
11:00 am    Summer Medical Institute Presentation/Break
11:30 am    Small Groups
12:30 pm    Lunch (dining hall)

Free Time (1:30 pm - 5:30 pm) Free Time Options Include:

• 1:30 WIMD Q&A with Dr. Susan Lim
• 1:30 Single guy Q&A with Dr. Paul Lim
• 3:00 Campus Leadership Training with Scott Boyles and friends
• 3:00 Graduate professional session
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Winter
• Football
• 30-foot rock climbing wall (extra cost; Waiver and Release form required)
• 24-hour Fitness Center
• Enclosed sports pool and hot tub Note: Modest swimsuits are required for adults and children
• Nature trail
• Local Attractions

5:30 pm       Dinner (dining hall)
7:00 pm       Session 3 (Auditorium)
9:00 pm       Small Groups
10:00 pm      Campus groups followed by Bonfire (weather permitting)

Sunday, January 15
7:00 am       Morning Prayer (Auditorium)
7:15 am       Time Alone with God
7:30 am       Breakfast with Small Groups (dining hall)
9:00 am       Check out and load cars
9:15 am       Exhibits open
9:30 am       Session 4 (Auditorium)
11:30 am     Campus Groups/evaluations
12:00 pm     Pictures, farewells, group hugs
12:30 pm     Conference ends - (lunch on your own)

Questions?
Email northeast@cmda.org or call Jessica Lubbers at 423-844-1062.